TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, May 29. Uzbekistan’s
Tourism Committee Chairman Abdulaziz Akkulov held talks with Lei
Hongchen, Vice Chairman of China’s Silk Road Fund, focusing on the
expansion of cooperation in tourism development and infrastructure
projects, Trend
reports via the committee.
The sides emphasized the importance of major investment
initiatives under China’s Belt and Road Initiative, including the
planned China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway and wind energy
projects developed in partnership with ACWA Power.
Furthermore, the parties noted that Silk Road Fund support for
the Samarkand Tourist Center has contributed to the development of
Uzbekistan’s tourism infrastructure, transforming the complex into
one of Central Asia’s leading MICE venues. The site has hosted
major international summits, UN Tourism and UNESCO assemblies, as
well as large-scale business forums.
During the meeting, Uzbekistan presented its concept for the
development of modern tourism road corridors across the country,
including routes from Andijan to Karakalpakstan and from Tashkent
to Termez. The two sides discussed potential cooperation in
applying China’s experience in the development of advanced roadside
infrastructure and service facilities.
In the course of the meeting, it was announced that the proposed
projects are expected to strengthen cultural and tourism ties,
increase international visitor flows, and further develop
Uzbekistan’s tourism service infrastructure.
